[TexasReb]

We in the Texas forum are having a heck of time after somebody (who in all fairness seemed a decent sort when all was said and done) asked why we Texans used "coke" as the generic term for soft drinks. Some of us explained it was just a Southern regionalism that just...well, just developed over time! LOL Good lord, the person who originally asked....welllll, I would just say any of y'all who want to peek in, will know why many of us ended up getting a little testy over this!

But anyway, main thing is, the thread eventually evolved into some other memories and word usages related, that I personally got to wondering if is common elsewhere in the South. For instance, in Texas, a "coke float" was a treat. Also, it was common to pour peanuts (ok, goobers for us die-hards) into the coke bottles back in "the day."

Anyway, here is the link: Why do Texans refer to all soda as "Coke"?

Some of y'all Alabamans might get either or both a kick or rise out of this one! LOL

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by TexasReb

We in the Texas forum are having a heck of time after somebody (who in all fairness seemed a decent sort when all was said and done) asked why we Texans used "coke" as the generic term for soft drinks. Some of us explained it was just a Southern regionalism that just...well, just developed over time! LOL Good lord, the person who originally asked....welllll, I would just say any of y'all who want to peek in, will know why many of us ended up getting a little testy over this!

But anyway, main thing is, the thread eventually evolved into some other memories and word usages related, that I personally got to wondering if is common elsewhere in the South. For instance, in Texas, a "coke float" was a treat. Also, it was common to pour peanuts (ok, goobers for us die-hards) into the coke bottles back in "the day."

Anyway, here is the link: Why do Texans refer to all soda as "Coke"?

Some of y'all Alabamans might get either or both a kick or rise out of this one! LOL

I put a few comments in over there.

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

I put a few comments in over there.

You sure did, Southern Nature Lover! In fact, I MEANT to mention that fact! Thanks for your support! Hell, proves what I have always said and thought. To wit, there's differences between Texas and the rest of the Old Confederate States, but when it comes right down to it? We share a common heritage that makes us all line up on the same side of the creek!

Kinda like I heard somebody astute once say" "Well, to tell the truth, I don't much like grits. BUT...I don't won't no yankees gettin' too uppity about 'em"

Who knows? Mighta even been me on one of them juke joint Saturday nights back in the day...! LOL

[whoameye]

has anyone mother made pones of cornbread instead of pans of cornbread?

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by whoameye

has anyone mother made pones of cornbread instead of pans of cornbread?

Oh yes! My grandmother makes corn pones. It's basically fried cornbread patties, but they are good!

[MullinsCurve]

Yep, they're great and easy to make. I make them also. Also call them Ho-cakes.

[whoameye]

no she would make a pan of cornbread in the oven and call it a pone of cornbread.she also made ho-cakes i make those too

[AP Money]

I'm from East Tennessee and live in South Louisiana now. I say all kinds of phrases most people in the rest of the nation have never heard before or understand.

-Ax; Example "Excuse me, can I ax you a question?"

-stay: live, household. Example "Where do you stay?"
"I stay in a condo near campus"

-roasinear: corn on the cob

-By: Bayou. Example "Take the exit right past By LaBatre"

-tradin': shopping. Example "I do my tradin' at Publix"

-plum: all the way or completely. Example "He's plum drunk"

-tie one on: get drunk. Example "He tied one on at the party last night"

-9 kinds of drunk: black out drunk "He was 9 kinds of drunk at the wedding"

-Ole lady/man: significant other. Example "Is she your ole lady now?"

-Right: Very. Example "Your ole lady is right pretty"

-ye: you/your. Example "I'll tell ye what ye need to do"

-By-God: By the Grace of God. Example "Are you a fan of the SEC?", "By-God"

-mash: press. Example "Could you mash the button for the 3rd floor, please?"

-cut: turn. Example "Cut the lights off before you go to bed"

Looks like y'all have touched base on 'fixin to', 'buggy', 'reckon', and 'yonder', so I'll end with going over how to properly use 'y'all'

-Referring to two or more people: y'all. Example "how are y'all doin'?"

-Referring to something that belongs to two or more people: y'alls'
Example: "Are these beers y'all's?"

-Referring to two different groups of two or more people at one time: all y'all
Example "Are all y'all going to the game?"

-Referring to something that belongs to two different groups of two or more people at one time: all y'alls'
Example "Is this food all y'alls'?"

I never realized how bad I was until I dated a girl from Chicago. When I met her friends she would have to translate what I was saying like I was from Japan and was just learning English. I won't have it any other way though. God Bless Dixie.

[southernnaturelover]

Originally Posted by AP Money

I'm from East Tennessee and live in South Louisiana now. I say all kinds of phrases most people in the rest of the nation have never heard before or understand.

-Ax; Example "Excuse me, can I ax you a question?"

-stay: live, household. Example "Where do you stay?"
"I stay in a condo near campus"

Those two examples are mostly used by African Americans here in Alabama. I've never heard any White people use them.

[southboundme]

how 'bout "you hear?" I always thought that was funny. "ya'll better git back here, I'm fixin' ta git the switch, ya hear?"